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DA09 ZGM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,600 mi
Last recorded82,600 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,857 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 53,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,789 miles

Hand brake only just met required min' effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 40,844 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,473 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,429 miles

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How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DA09 ZGM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA09 ZGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA09 ZGM?

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What year was DA09 ZGM registered?

DA09 ZGM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is DA09 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 ZGM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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